Sugar Cafe

Up on Sutter Street, there's a pair of neighborhood spots that seamlessly take city dwellers from day to nighttime fun: The Sugar Cafe and The Cellar, two destinations that provide some of the most unique entertainment and ambiences in the city.

Have a sip of your favorite cocktail and stay warm at the same time at these cozy watering holes:

Swig, 561 Geary St., (415) 931-7292Unlike most, the fireplace at Swig actually has plenty of seating around it. Order a glass of Scotch from the huge selection, and get in and out before the DJs arrive.

Lion Pub, 2062 Divisadero St., (415) 567-6565In this low-lit bar, relax with helpings of their daily spread of cheese and crackers and a cocktail (made with fresh-squeezed juices) by the roaring fire after a long day at the office.